Spring Garden Academy, a ministry of Next Generation Ministries, is currently hiring lead teachers for our North Philadelphia location. We are looking for qualified individuals who understand our vision and mission and are committed to a holistic view of education in a high-risk community. We place a high focus on meeting the needs of at-risk and trauma-impacted families and encourage a collaborative approach to teaching and support. Positions are for the fall but may begin as early as June 2015 for the right person. 2-5 years experienced required. Strong commitment to differentiated instruction, spiritual development, child-focused learning, standards-based reporting and ongoing formative assessment, professional growth and understanding of at-risk communities, and a school family model of education highly desired. Familiarity with child Conscious Discipline and/or Keystone Stars are a plus.

How to apply

Interested candidates should: 1) review our websites www.SpringGardenAcademy.org and www.nextgenministries.us to learn more about our mission and philosophy. 2) submit a cover letter which indicates why the candidate may be a good match for our organization. 3) submit a resume with references. We will not review resumes if the cover letter is missing or is not specific to this job ad. Submit cover letter and resume to Candace@SpringGardenAcademy.org. Please put Idealist into the subject line.